NRG2000 and ATN bring a forgotten piece of early-2000s Trance back into the spotlight with “Miss A Day”, released on October 16, 2026, via A State of Trance. Running at 145 BPM, the new version revisits ATN’s 2004 production with a contemporary main-floor focus, connecting the melodic power of classic Trance with today’s faster-paced club sound.
A forgotten Trance classic returns
More than two decades after its original release, “Miss A Day” finds its way back onto the dance floor.
Originally released by ATN on Mondo Records in 2004, the track emerged during an era when powerful basslines, dramatic melodic breakdowns and soaring synthesizers defined the harder side of European Trance.
Behind ATN were Danish producers Lars Frederiksen and Søren Weile, also associated with the projects F&W and Tukan. Their original production combined melodic ambition with the energy of classic club-focused Trance.
The 2026 revival reconnects that musical heritage with a contemporary audience.
Old-school Trance energy meets a modern approach
The new “Miss A Day” is positioned firmly within the faster side of today’s main-floor Trance scene.
At 145 BPM, the production has the tempo for demanding peak-time sets, while its historical roots provide an identity beyond the increasingly familiar retro-Trance aesthetic.
One particularly interesting difference is its arrangement length. While ATN’s original version extended over eight minutes, the 2026 Extended Mix runs for just over four.
This reflects a broader shift in contemporary electronic music: shorter productions designed to communicate their central ideas more directly, rather than relying on the prolonged development once characteristic of extended club mixes.
Whether that approach strengthens the track or sacrifices some of the original’s progressive storytelling is ultimately a question of how effectively its melodic material unfolds.
Ruben de Ronde reconnects with the early 2000s
NRG2000 is closely associated with Ruben de Ronde’s exploration of nostalgic, high-energy Trance.
Previous productions involving the project, including collaborations with Ferry Corsten, have already demonstrated its connection to the sound and atmosphere of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Bringing ATN’s “Miss A Day” into this context is therefore a natural continuation of that direction.
The track also received prominent exposure before its standalone release, appearing on Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance, Ibiza 2026 compilation in the Frequency mix.
TranceAttack verdict
There is something compelling about bringing a lesser-known Trance record back into circulation rather than endlessly revisiting the genre’s most obvious anthems.
“Miss A Day” has an authentic connection to the early-2000s scene, and that historical foundation gives the collaboration a meaningful identity.
Its compact runtime will be an advantage in some contemporary sets, although listeners who value the expansive arrangements of classic Trance may find the shorter format less satisfying.
Ultimately, this is an interesting meeting point between two generations of club music, with a clear place in today’s high-energy Trance landscape.
⭐️ Rating: 9 / 10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Classic Trance revival sets
- High-energy main-floor sessions
- Late-night club transitions
- Early-2000s Trance enthusiasts
Release details:
Artist: Ruben de Ronde aka NRG2000, ATN
Track: Miss A Day
Style: Classic Trance Revival
BPM: 145
Label: A State Of Trance
Release Date: October 16th, 2026
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